Divide it into seven regions. Judah will stay in its territory in the south, and the family of Joseph in its territory in the north.

The men of Israel said to Gideon, “Rule over us – you, your son, and your grandson. For you have delivered us from Midian’s power.”

But the Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned. You do to us as you see fit, but deliver us today!”

Are you really better than Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he dare to quarrel with Israel? Did he dare to fight with them?

He said, “Who are you?” She replied, “I am Ruth, your servant. Marry your servant, for you are a guardian of the family interests.”

They said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons don’t follow your ways. So now appoint over us a king to lead us, just like all the other nations have.”

Samuel said to the cook, “Give me the portion of meat that I gave to you – the one I asked you to keep with you.”

When Samuel came to him, Saul said to him, “May the Lord bless you! I have done what the Lord said.”

The Philistine said to David, “Am I a dog, that you are coming after me with sticks?” Then the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, young man?” David replied, “I am the son of your servant Jesse in Bethlehem.”

I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are. I will speak about you to my father. When I find out what the problem is, I will let you know.”

Stay with me. Don’t be afraid! Whoever seeks my life is seeking your life as well. You are secure with me.”

Who has the king of Israel come out after? Who is it that you are pursuing? A dead dog? A single flea?

Now it’s your turn to listen to your servant! Let me set before you a bit of bread so that you can eat. When you regain your strength, you can go on your way.”

David said to the young man who told this to him, “Where are you from?” He replied, “I am an Amalekite, the son of a resident foreigner.”

Her husband went along behind her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Finally Abner said to him, “Go back!” So he returned home.

Now, O sovereign Lord, you are the true God! May your words prove to be true! You have made this good promise to your servant!

Although you have acted in secret, I will do this thing before all Israel, and in broad daylight.’”

The king said to Zadok the priest, “Are you a seer? Go back to the city in peace! Your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan may go with you and Abiathar.

and will bring the entire army back to you. In exchange for the life of the man you are seeking, you will get back everyone. The entire army will return unharmed.”